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look what my big boss did to his avensis

look what my big boss did to his avensis

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Lexusboy
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02-03-2018, 06:34 AM
#11
I don't like the matt look as Jim says its nice to see a shine on your car
Lexusboy
02-03-2018, 06:34 AM #11

I don't like the matt look as Jim says its nice to see a shine on your car

FirebirdPhil
Posting Freak
7,101
02-03-2018, 06:37 AM
#12
I really am torn between the matt look and the "normal" look.

For example Nissan GTr's look stunning in matt black, this one is a Marmite car.

"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
02-03-2018, 06:37 AM #12

I really am torn between the matt look and the "normal" look.

For example Nissan GTr's look stunning in matt black, this one is a Marmite car.


"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"

jimxms
Posting Freak
2,473
02-03-2018, 09:41 AM
#13
There was a Lambo Gallardo outside my office a few weeks back that had been wrapped in flat black. Only thing was the guy had left a strip down the middle of the bonnet un-wrapped with the original glossy black paint showing through. It looked frikkin hideous.

Had he have done the whole car it would have probably looked OK, but IMO there are some cars (exotics especially) that need to be shiny.

The GT-R on the other hand I can see it working on.
jimxms
02-03-2018, 09:41 AM #13

There was a Lambo Gallardo outside my office a few weeks back that had been wrapped in flat black. Only thing was the guy had left a strip down the middle of the bonnet un-wrapped with the original glossy black paint showing through. It looked frikkin hideous.

Had he have done the whole car it would have probably looked OK, but IMO there are some cars (exotics especially) that need to be shiny.

The GT-R on the other hand I can see it working on.

ormi
Posting Freak
3,006
02-03-2018, 10:36 AM
#14
^^^^thats how the focus rs500 are they are gloss black then they get wrapped in a matting film leaving the mirrors,spoilers shiney
[Image: Ford-Focus_RS500.jpg]

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ormi
02-03-2018, 10:36 AM #14

^^^^thats how the focus rs500 are they are gloss black then they get wrapped in a matting film leaving the mirrors,spoilers shiney
[Image: Ford-Focus_RS500.jpg]


[Image: ormiedit1-2.jpg]
TTE supercharger,pr0lex manifold,hks fcd,larger intercooler,apexi induction kit,silicone hose kit,IK22's,polished engine parts,TTE front bumper mod'd for intercooler,TRD side skirts,TRD rear lip,JDM headlights and fogs,10k hid headlights 8k full beam,L8XSS p/plate,fog/brake/light conversion,18"fox rs's,lowered 90mm(f)100mm®,moleys under bars,yellow trd anti rollbars,full stainless exhaust,carbon fiber intake plus so much more

Carpediem
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1,273
03-03-2018, 03:11 AM
#15
isnt matt wrapping a biotch to keep clean? dont you have to remove dirt and bugs etc ASAP? making it a nightmare?

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Carpediem
03-03-2018, 03:11 AM #15

isnt matt wrapping a biotch to keep clean? dont you have to remove dirt and bugs etc ASAP? making it a nightmare?


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parthiban
Posting Freak
4,925
03-03-2018, 03:27 AM
#16
Carpediem isnt matt wrapping a biotch to keep clean? dont you have to remove dirt and bugs etc ASAP? making it a nightmare?

I'm not sure if wrapping is the same, but a matt paint job is definitely a pain to keep clean.

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parthiban
03-03-2018, 03:27 AM #16

Carpediem isnt matt wrapping a biotch to keep clean? dont you have to remove dirt and bugs etc ASAP? making it a nightmare?

I'm not sure if wrapping is the same, but a matt paint job is definitely a pain to keep clean.


2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]

toxo
Posting Freak
4,843
03-03-2018, 03:51 AM
#17
Is he trying to make it look like the Toyota demo NGTC car? That's a matt black Avensis...
toxo
03-03-2018, 03:51 AM #17

Is he trying to make it look like the Toyota demo NGTC car? That's a matt black Avensis...

jimxms
Posting Freak
2,473
03-03-2018, 04:06 AM
#18
parthiban I'm not sure if wrapping is the same, but a matt paint job is definitely a pain to keep clean.

I think you need to take everything you know about cleaning cars.....and throw it out the window.

I'd imagine its probably best to wash it as little as possible, and when you do don't use any kind of shampoo that has wax in it (fairy liquid ftw?). Probably use a brush so there's as little friction as possible?

I'd go mad.
jimxms
03-03-2018, 04:06 AM #18

parthiban I'm not sure if wrapping is the same, but a matt paint job is definitely a pain to keep clean.

I think you need to take everything you know about cleaning cars.....and throw it out the window.

I'd imagine its probably best to wash it as little as possible, and when you do don't use any kind of shampoo that has wax in it (fairy liquid ftw?). Probably use a brush so there's as little friction as possible?

I'd go mad.

parthiban
Posting Freak
4,925
03-03-2018, 04:25 AM
#19
Yeah the matt paint jobs are supposed to be a real pain - must be an awful sensation washing it too, like chalk on a blackboard.

But with the vinyl wraps isn't is just like cleaning a vinyl floor - bit of detergent and a sponge, should be pretty simple :biggrin:

2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
parthiban
03-03-2018, 04:25 AM #19

Yeah the matt paint jobs are supposed to be a real pain - must be an awful sensation washing it too, like chalk on a blackboard.

But with the vinyl wraps isn't is just like cleaning a vinyl floor - bit of detergent and a sponge, should be pretty simple :biggrin:


2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]

jimxms
Posting Freak
2,473
03-03-2018, 04:27 AM
#20
parthiban But with the vinyl wraps isn't is just like cleaning a vinyl floor - bit of detergent and a sponge, should be pretty simple :biggrin:

[Image: cif-cream-white.jpg]
jimxms
03-03-2018, 04:27 AM #20

parthiban But with the vinyl wraps isn't is just like cleaning a vinyl floor - bit of detergent and a sponge, should be pretty simple :biggrin:

[Image: cif-cream-white.jpg]

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